The album is like a non-stop dance mix that you won't have to hide around certain company. This music really could be for anybody and that's one of the many reasons why I'm surprised by their lack of popularity. They're generally well known, but not yet a household name like they should be. I think they're one of the best bands in the world right now and the fact that they can matter and still make fun their number one priority is a talent in and of itself. Hmmm... Shame-free dance rock that even your mom might like. Sounds like something we should all get behind. I'm as big a cynic as the next guy, but sometimes you just have to let go and allow some joy to creep into your life. Your feet will thank you.

For fans of: LCD Soundsystem, Chromeo, the Rapture, Gang of Four

Dead Can Dance
27. Burial - Untrue (Hyperdub)
Not much to say about this one. Especially not about the artist himself, who is doing his best to keep his identity a secret. As far as the music goes, it's simple, moody electronica at its near best. The sound is eerie and dreary, but the drums and other mystical noises keep you awake. Each song blends nicely into the next one and while many sound similar to each other, most have a dynamic, or dark element that keeps you hanging around. It's too cinematic to be overly depressing, but it is quite creepy at times. In the future, this will be the background music for a good ghost story. Put this on while writing your next book or screenplay and you may just have the next the Shining on your hands.

For fans of: the Knife, Portishead, Kode9, Moby

You're the Man Now, Dawg
26. Common - Finding Forever (Geffen)
Common has been making relevant music for a long time now and while album after album has been an important part of hip hop culture, there have also been some major missteps right next to some near-masterpieces as far as each individual track listing goes. Many of his die hard fans contend that he should be as big if not bigger than his partner in crime, Kanye West. This is the first time he's had an argument in a long time, if you ask me and quite possibly the first time ever. He can't write or rhyme a crossover hit the magnitude of one of West's, but he has a lot less filler here than Kanye had on his last LP and that's why this one ranks higher. There are 2 or 3 songs here that are among his best ever and the rest of them just so happen to be almost as good.